Embedded Software Engineer

Bright Vision Technologies

. Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware for microcontroller- and microprocessor-based systems .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Embedded Software Development, including proficiency in Embedded C and Modern C++, with a strong focus on device drivers, real-time applications, and secure coding practices. Capable of collaborating effectively with hardware engineers and optimizing system performance across various microcontroller architectures.

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Embedded C ProficiencyModern C++ ProficiencyExperience With ARM Cortex-MHands-On Experience With FreeRTOSKnowledge Of Secure Coding Practices

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentDevice Driver DevelopmentReal-Time Application DevelopmentFirmware OptimizationDebugging Hardware-Software IntegrationUnit TestingIntegration TestingAutomated Validation ScriptsMemory ManagementPeripheral Programming

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Design Discussions

Tools & Technologies

FreeRTOSEmbedded LinuxGitCI/CD PipelinesCMakeMakefilesBazelJTAG DebuggersLogic AnalyzersProtocol Analyzers

Industry Keywords

MicrocontrollerMicroprocessorRTOSUARTSPII2CCANUSBEthernetMQTT

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxRTOSTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware for microcontroller- and microprocessor-based systems
Develop device drivers, Board Support Packages, bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers
Build real-time applications using RTOS platforms and Embedded Linux
Develop firmware for UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, BLE, and MQTT interfaces
Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up, hardware validation, and system integration
Optimize CPU utilization, memory footprint, power consumption, and boot time
Implement secure firmware updates, secure boot, encryption, and hardware security features
Develop software for sensors, actuators, wireless modules, and peripheral devices
Debug hardware-software integration issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, and protocol analyzers
Write unit tests, integration tests, and automated validation scripts
Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, technical design discussions, and Agile development
Support production deployments, field diagnostics, root cause analysis, and firmware maintenance
Contribute to firmware architecture, embedded software development, hardware integration, system validation, performance optimization, and product reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of professional embedded software development experience
Strong proficiency in Embedded C and Modern C++
Extensive experience with ARM Cortex-M, ARM Cortex-A, STM32, NXP, Renesas, Texas Instruments, or Microchip microcontrollers
Understanding of embedded systems architecture, memory management, interrupts, DMA, timers, and peripheral programming
Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, Embedded Linux, or VxWorks
Experience developing device drivers and low-level hardware interfaces
Knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN/CAN FD, Ethernet, USB, Modbus, MQTT, BLE, and TCP/IP
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated firmware builds, and version control systems
Understanding of software debugging, profiling, and optimization
Experience with CMake, Makefiles, or Bazel
Knowledge of secure coding practices for embedded systems
Experience in Agile Scrum environments
U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply
New H-1B visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Competitive compensation package
Supportive work-life balance
Career growth potential
Culture of continuous learning and growth